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outplay vs trounce

trounce vs outplay

outplay and trounce both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outplay No No Yes No
trounce No No Yes No
As verbs, trounce is a hypernym of outplay; that is, trounce is a word with a broader meaning than outplay:
  • outplay: excel or defeat in a game
  • trounce: come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
Other hypernyms of outplay include beat, beat out, crush, shell, vanquish.
outplay (verb) trounce (verb)
excel or defeat in a game censure severely or angrily
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
beat severely with a whip or rod
Difference between outplay and trounce

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